Definitions

undermined

[uhn-der-mahynd, uhn-der-mahynd] / ˌʌn dərˈmaɪnd, ˈʌn dərˌmaɪnd /

ADJECTIVE

dysfunctional

Synonyms

STRONGEST

flawed

WEAK

broken debilitated decayed defective deteriorated inhibited maladjusted malfunctional sick unfit wounded

ADJECTIVE

enervated

Synonyms

STRONG

debilitated deteriorated devitalized enfeebled fatigued incapacitated languishing limp paralyzed prostrate prostrated sapped spent tired unnerved vitiated weakened

WEAK

done in feeble gone to seed lackadaisical languid languorous listless on the ropes out of condition out of gas out of shape run down rusty soft spiritless washed out weak

Antonyms

STRONG

active energized invigorated refreshed straight strong

WEAK

activated animated enthusiastic lively strengthened

Example Sentences

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Tuesday’s delayed retail-sales data for December undermined expectations for economic growth, leading to an extended rally in U.S. government debt.

From MarketWatch

"We demand his immediate release," Machado said, alleging that his detention undermined promises to end decades of repression and one-party rule, but still asserting her determination to return to Venezuela.

From Barron's

The public tussle tarnished the Burbank company’s clean image and undermined its goal of entertaining the masses, no matter their political stripes.

From Los Angeles Times

An earlier editorial, published a day after Beijing announced the probes, said their actions "seriously undermined and violated the system of responsibility of the CMC chairman", Xi.

From Barron's

The Founders worried that the U.S. could be undermined by a powerful standing army.

From The Wall Street Journal

undermined

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